# Magic Touch vs Magic

The clearest difference is ads: Magic at none against Magic Touch's shown. Magic also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (156K vs 1.2K). Magic Touch's advantage is review sentiment (62% vs 34%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Touch sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Magic sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Magic Touch against 4.6 for Magic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic has 156K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Magic Touch's written reviews are positive against 34% of Magic's.

Magic Touch ships an update every 2 months, Magic weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Touch | Magic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-touch-wizard-for-hire/id946917251/reviews) | **[4.6 (156K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-the-gathering-arena/id1496227521/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **156K** |
| Positive reviews | **62.2% of reviews** | 34.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#20** |
| Size | 374 MB | 265 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) | [Wizards of the Coast](https://appshunter.io/developer/491192018) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Touch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-touch-wizard-for-hire/id946917251)

Defend your castle by drawing magical spells with your finger to pop incoming balloons. Master intuitive gesture recognition to defeat aggressive hordes and protect the kingdom. Unlock new spells and power-ups to become the ultimate wizard.

**Highlights:** Intuitive gesture recognition drawing, Simple drawing concept, Game Center support, Unlock new spells, Slow down time, Turn enemies into frogs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 3 | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 💎 Great graphics and art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🔍 Inconsistent shape recognition
- 📢 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after losing
- Spells not working as intended
- Inconsistent scoring and coin rewards

**Requested features**

- Additional game modes and difficulty levels
- Ability to disable certain spells
- Save progress and high scores


### Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-the-gathering-arena/id1496227521)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Grossing · Card, #27 Top Grossing · Strategy, #53 Top Free · Strategy, #64 Top Free · Card, #116 Top Grossing · Games (US App Store)

Experience the original fantasy collectible card game digitally. Discover strategies, build unique decks, and battle friends worldwide. Offers a comprehensive tutorial for new players and various game modes for seasoned veterans.

**Highlights:** Digital collectible card game, Deck building and strategy, Online multiplayer battles, Tutorial for new players, Multiple game formats, Cosmetic customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 750 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Jurassic World Lands | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fallout Companion Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1,600 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 4x Rare Wildcards | $9.99 | one-time |
| Adventurer Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pre-order: Pass Bundle | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3,400 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 4x Mythic Wildcards | $19.99 | one-time |
| Spark Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Massacre Girl Pack Pre-order | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pre-order: Oko Pack Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pre-order: Pack Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| 9,200 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Pre-order: Sorin Pack Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| 20,000 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great way to play Magic on the go
- 🎨 Excellent visual representation of the game
- 💰 Generous free-to-play model
- 🕹️ Smooth and intuitive gameplay
- 🕰️ Convenient for players who can't meet in person

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🕹️ Clunky UI and navigation
- 💰 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win concerns
- 🔀 Rigged matchmaking and unfair shuffling algorithm
- 🕰️ Slow performance on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Cards not working as intended
- Inability to select or interact with certain game elements
- Inconsistent behavior when app crashes during matches
- Sync issues between mobile and desktop accounts

**Requested features**

- Ability to trade or recycle unwanted cards
- Improved deck building tools and organization
- Support for multiplayer formats like Commander and Two-Headed Giant
- Option to disable animations and speed up gameplay
- Better integration between mobile and desktop versions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Touch free?

Magic Touch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Magic free?

Magic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Magic Touch or Magic?

Magic is rated higher. Magic Touch averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Magic averages 4.6 from 156K ratings.

### Do Magic Touch or Magic have ads?

Magic Touch shows ads; Magic does not.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Touch or Magic?

Magic Touch ships an update every 2 months, and Magic weekly. Most recently, Magic Touch was updated on October 29, 2026 and Magic on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*